Abstract: A trailer connected to a vehicle to carry an extra load. The trailer has a bracket with flexible arms and a fixative. The flexible arms are adapted to form bearings together with a bicycle rear wheel axle. Because of the flexibility of the flexible arms the bracket can be pivotally connected to the axle of the rear wheel of a two-wheel vehicle without disassembling the vehicle while connecting and disconnecting it. That simplifies and accelerates the process of connecting the trailer to and disconnecting it from the vehicle. A passenger version of the trailer has rigid child chairs with safety belts mounted on the trailer base, and a safety frame, preventing children from getting hurt. The frame is pivotally mounted to the base and can be rotated about 180 degrees until it touches the ground, opening a space for loading and unloading the trailer and having more support points to prevent the trailer from falling over.

Abstract: An infant stroller convertible to an infant trailer towable behind a cycle includes a tubular frame having a lower frame portion and an upper frame portion. The upper frame portion supports a flexible infant holder or seat. With the front wheel removed, the stroller becomes a trailer when connected to a cycle by a quick release trailer-cycle hitch assembly. The assembly includes a fork plate, yoke portion and bicycle hitch end which safely and securely interconnects the trailer to the bicycle frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bicycle tow-bar which is adapted to be attached between a bicycle and a wheelchair with the attachment to the wheelchair being versatile enough to capture the front swivel wheels of most wheelchairs and easily attached and un-attached to a bicycle by a ball-hitch attached to the seat post. A mud-guard is also disclosed which is easily attached to the tow-bar to repel mud or small rocks, etc.

Abstract: A collapsible surf or sailboard dolly having the option to be manually towed behind one walking or be trailered behind a bicycle using a new and improved universal hitch attached to a bicycle. The bicycle hitch mounts generally horizontally to the bicycles accessory holes and clamped around frames chainstay holes. The dolly has a rear main wheeled support assembly strapped to a board. The main support assembly has wheels which are removable (in seconds) without the use of any tools. The wheels are held to the assembly with a Velcro and strap wrapping arrangement which positively hold the wheels to the main support tube. The dolly has a separate arm structure which straps to the nose of the board and is held onto the board by the wedging effect of the strapping arrangement. The rear support assembly is held to the board with the same wedging effect. A tightened center coupling strap causes the front arm structure and rear main support strapping to wedge over the board.

Abstract: A multi-purpose sports vehicle for the carriage of children which can readily be converted between a three wheeled stroller which is pushed by a person jogging or running to a two wheeled trailer for convenient towing behind a bicycle or the like. The wheels and seat are mounted on a light weight tubular frame. In a third configuration the wheels are removed and the vehicle can be used as a sled, or "pulk", to be pulled by a dog or a skier.

Abstract: A trailer and hitch apparatus for a bicycle includes a trailer assembly and a hitch assembly. The trailer assembly includes a front section, an extension section which is removably attached to the front section, a first trailer module which is removably attached to the extension module and a second trailer module which is removably attached to the first trailer module. The hitch assembly includes a horizontal frame having a front end adapted to be removably attached to the rear wheel fork of the bicycle near the top end. The hitch assembly also includes a pair of legs which extend downwardly from the rear end of the horizontal frame and which are adapted to be removably attached to the rear wheel fork of the bicycle near the bottom.

Abstract: A trailer for a bicycle suited to transport loads such as canoes, surfboards, ladders, etc. The trailer includes a pair of wheels and a frame arrangement having a spreading member for the wheels and a longitudinally extending load receiving rigid framework. The various members are easily separable so that a flexible strap connected between the wheels and a part of the frame as well as the bicycle hold the frame arrangement together. The trailer thereby is lightweight, readily assembled and disassembled, and yet structurally strong to support the loads indicated.

Abstract: A foldable infant trailer is convertible into an infant trailer towable behind a cycle. The convertible stroller and trailer includes a tubular frame having a lower frame portion and an upper frame portion. The upper frame portion supports a flexible infant holder or seat. The upper frame portion is also foldable down upon the lower frame portion. With the front wheel removed, the stroller becomes a trailer when connected to a cycle by a trailer-cycle hitch assembly. The assembly includes a fork plate, yoke portion and bicycle hitch end which safely and securely interconnects the trailer to the bicycle frame.

Abstract: A trailer for towing behind a bicycle and having a trailer body with a floor, side walls, front and rear walls, and an open top, a removable top cover for covering the open top, a pair of seats located in the body, side by side with one another, a rigid chassis supporting the body, to which the tow bar and wheels are mounted, a tow bar extending forwardly of the front wall moveably attached to the chassis for connection to a bicycle, a pair of road wheels releasably attached to the chassis, and attachments for securing the body to an automobile roof to adapt the body for use as an automobile luggage carrier.

Abstract: A convertible child carriage includes a base frame assembly having a pair of wheels rotatably attached to a base frame and means for supporting the child in the carriage. A front wheel assembly and a tow bar assembly are alternatively attachable to a coupling which provides for the pivotal rotation of the front wheel assembly into a collapsed configuration with the base assembly.

Abstract: An exercise trailer for a handicapped person comprising a two-wheel bicycle trailer for towing behind a bicycle with one of the bicycle wheels driving a crank with pedals and stirrups to which the user's feet are attached. The rotation of the bicycle drive wheel as the two-wheel bicycle trailer is towed behind a bicycle rotates the crank to thereby forcibly exercises the person's legs while he or she is riding in the bicycle trailer.

Abstract: A stroller wheel assembly is mounted on a bicycle trailer tongue to permit operation as either a trailer or a separate three-wheel stroller. A clamping member, attached to the tongue of the trailer, includes a boss which extends transversely outward. A mating socket is provided on a pivot member, the pivot member being attached to a fork which rotationally supports a wheel. The preferred shape of the boss and mating socket is an equilateral triangle. The triangular socket of the pivot member engages the triangular boss of the clamping member in two positions, one with the wheel in the down position for stroller use and the other with the wheel in a rearward position for bicycle trailer use. Centrally fixed to and extending outwardly from the triangular boss is a threaded member which acts as an axis for rotation of the pivot member between the two positions.

Abstract: A frame assembly removably mounts a coach member thereon, wherein the frame member assembly includes spring members to cushion the coach member mounting to the frame assembly, with the frame assembly further including first and second harness tubes to accommodate pivoting of a torso harness worn by an individual transporting the carriage structure.

Abstract: There is provided a bicycle trailer having a frame mounted on a wheel and axle assembly and having a hitch for attachment to the bicycle. The frame is arranged to cradle a seat of the type used in automobiles for transporting children. A mechanism for attaching the seat is mounted to the frame for releaseably securing bottom rail members of the seat to the frame. This mechanism includes a pin member for engagement of one of the bottom rails and a spring loaded pivotally mounted hook member for engagement of the other rail.

Abstract: A foldable infant trailer is convertible into an infant trailer towable behind a cycle. The convertible stroller and trailer includes a tubular frame having a lower frame portion and an upper frame portion. The upper frame portion supports a flexible infant holder or seat. The upper frame portion is also foldable down upon the lower frame portion. With the front wheel removed, the stroller becomes a trailer when connected to a cycle by a trailer-cycle hitch assembly. The assembly includes a fork plate, yoke portion and bicycle hitch end which safely and securely interconnects the trailer to the bicycle frame.

Abstract: A hitch for attaching a trailer to a bicycle comprises a mounting bracket adapted to be releasably attached to a chain stay of the bicycle frame and a resiliently flexible coupling member of an elastomeric material attached to the mounting bracket and adapted to be attached to a boom tube that is in turn attached to the trailer. The coupling member provides universal articulation between the mounting bracket and the boom tube.

Abstract: A hitch to be used with a one-wheeled trailer to be towed by a bicycle, motorcycle, moped, or other cycle or two-wheeled vehicle. The hitch is mounted relatively permanently to the seat post of the towing cycle but is free to swivel around said seat post as the trailer tracks around curves. The frame of the trailer to be towed has a frame the front reach of which consists of transversely disposed rounded bar or tubing. The essential universal-joint connection that makes a one-wheeled trailer feasible is completed by this rounded front reach of the frame captured rotatably within a horizontally disposed, rearward-facing slot in the hitch block. The capture is completed by means of a vertical, quickly removable pin preferably containing a spring-ball plunger. The pin is inserted behind said bar or tubing.

Abstract: A body trailer is provided and consists of a housing having a compartment for storing various items, with a door hinged to the housing for covering the compartment. A pair of wheels are mounted on one end of the housing, while a mechanism is mounted on other end of the housing for towing the body trailer behind a person, with the wheels rolling along the ground.

Abstract: A trailer apparatus (10) for bicycles (200) to transport the hull (100) and mast (101) of a sailboard; wherein, the hull (100) and mast (101) form operative parts of the trailer apparatus (10); and, operatively connect the primary (11) and secondary (12) support units of the trailer apparatus to the bicycle (200) via a coupling unit (13).

Abstract: A multi-purpose sports vehicle for the carriage of children which can readily be converted between a wheeled stroller which is pushed by a person jogging or running to a wheeled trailer for convenient towing behind a bicycle or the like. In a third configuration, the wheels are removed and the vehicle can be used as a sled, or "pulk", to be pulled by a dog or a skier. The ready conversion between uses is particularly convenient and economic to the year round sports person.

Abstract: A trailer for attachment to a two-wheeled vehicle. The trailer has a relatively low center of gravity and a single pivoting trailing wheel.

Abstract: The bicycle power pack consists of a frame mounting a motor and transmission mechanism, ground engaging wheels carried by an axle journaled to the frame and a hitch assembly extending forwardly from the frame and attachable to the bicycle rear axle. In order to prevent weight transfer from the power pack to the rear axle of the bicycle, the center of gravity of the power pack is located directly above the axle, thus improving the stability and maneuverability of the bicycle and power pack combination.

Abstract: A trailer hitch and cart suspension system are combined to provide a stable bicycle towing apparatus. The cart is in cantilevered engagement to a yoke attached to two pairs of tension rods extending rearwardly from each side of the yoke. Each pair of tension rods engage opposite exterior and interior sides of a wheel axle and each side of the cart is located over an interior tension rod. An upwardly curved tow bar connects to a rod having a swivel connector at a point distal from the tow bar. The swivel connector mounts over a pin projecting upwardly from bicycle frame members over a rear wheel of the bicycle.

Abstract: A wheeled storage box/cargo carrier used to transport small watercraft of the type including sailboards, canoes, and small sailboats comprising a storage container and detachable components. The carrier of the present invention may be pulled by hand, and a bicycle towing clamp enables the user to pull the carrier by bicycle. Large semi-pneumatic wheels permit the user to maneuver the carrier in locations that are otherwise inaccessible by motorized vehicles, such as through soft sand and over rough terrain. All of the components of the carrier are detachable and may be stored within said storage container. The storage container, in turn, is storable within or upon the watercraft. Most of the components of the present invention are fabricated of plastic or non-ferrous metals to reduce the detrimental effects of corrosion.

Abstract: A lightweight single wheel trailer is provided for towing behind a bicycle and including an upwardly opening wire mesh-type receptacle mounted forward of the rear wheel of the trailer. The trailer is collapsible. The receptacle is detachable from the trailer and is collapsible for economical shipping and storage. The rear portion of the trailer is detachable from the front portion and includes opposite side rearwardly projecting arms between whose rear ends the rear wheel of the trailer is journalled. The forward end of the trailer includes a hitch assembly for coupling the forward end of to the upstanding seat supporting shank of an associated bicycle.

Abstract: The combination of a bicycle and a trailer therefore is provided including a pivotal coupling between the bicycle and the trailer allowing for relative inclination of the trailer and bicycle about an horizontal axis transverse to the bicycle and turning movement of the trailer relative to the bicycle about an upstanding pivot axis stationary with the trailer. The pivot connection further includes structure, by which upon relative turning angular displacement of the bicycle and trailer of approximately 45 degrees, angular displacement of the upstanding axis of relative turning movement of the bicycle and trailer may not be freely pivoted about a horizontal axis transverse to the bicycle.

Abstract: A convertible combined stroller and trailer which can be changed from a stroller mode to a trailer mode and vice versa. When the vehicle is in either the stroller mode or trailer mode it includes a flexible seat for one or more passenger. When used in a stroller mode, rear wheels are attached to the opposite sides of the rear of the frame at a position called "Position S" and front wheels are attached to the opposite sides of the front of the frame. At this position the load on the frame is distributed evenly on the rear wheels and on the front wheel. When the vehicle is in a trailer mode the front wheels are removed, the rear wheels are moved from the "Position S" to a position forward and upward on the sides of the frame called "Position T", and one end of a tow bar is attached to the front of the vehicle frame. Another end of the tow bar is attached to the rear of a towing vehicle, such as a bicycle frame.

Abstract: A single wheeled trailer for carrying an occupant is provided. The frame of the trailer is comprised of tow bar members of rectangular cross section and two non-symmetrical rear fork members which retain the single wheel. A hitch connected to a driving bicycle tows the trailer. A pedal assembly coupled to the frame enables the occupant to power the trailer wheel. The occupant of the trailer is forward facing and may help power the bicycle or be towed by the prime mover. The frame design allows ease of mounting and dismounting of the child.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combined trailer/wheelchair which can either be towed behind a powered cart or be manually pushed as a wheelchair and which includes features such as a removable or telescoping tow bar, an articulated hitch mechanism adapted to connect the tow bar to a towing cart, arms to prevent inadvertent rearward tipping of the trailer when uncoupled from a towing cart, and easy disassembly.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer for transporting small children comprising a rigid, lightweight frame partially covered with fabric and provided with fabric sling seats for accommodating one or more small children. The wheels of the bicycle trailer are journaled on an axle the ends of which are mounted on vertical frame members for vertical sliding. The ends of the axle are resiliently coupled to the frame by elongated elastic members which pass over their associated ends of the axle and also pass around a boss which projects downwardly from the frame.

Abstract: Towing apparatus for towing a wheeled vehicle by another vehicle which includes a member attached to the towed vehicle which is detachably connected to an arm extending from a pivotedly mounted member which is engaged with a fixed member on the towing vehicle.

Abstract: A wheel-supported cart or trailer is removably attached to a bicycle seat post by pullbar means attached to the front end of the cart and a hitch encircling the bicycle seat post. The hitch comprises a separable rigid metal band encircling the bicycle seat post with an interior bushing made out of a relatively stiff but resilient material, the bushing having an inner lip which makes encircling snug contact with the bicycle seat post. The trailer wheels are mounted on each side of the trailer by their own separate axles but in a manner to support the trailer across the underside of the trailer.

Abstract: A collapsible bicycle trailer includes a rigid chassis frame, hinged side rails, a side rail locking bar, a hinged tongue, and quick release wheels. The chassis frame has a generally rectangular-shaped outer frame member, and inner frame members spaced inwardly from and parallel to, the sides of the outer frame member, with wheels rotating between the outer and inner frame members. On each side of the chassis frame are positioned a pair of side rail hinge members to which are attached the lower ends of the side rails which rotate between an extended, vertical position and a folded horizontal position. The side rail hinge members also are designed to provide the connecting means between the outer and inner frame members. A side rail locking bar is pivotally attached to the top of one side rail and unfolds to securely connect to the top of the other side rail, forming a roll bar assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to trailers and in particular to trailers for use with bicycles and motorcycles. This trailer will secure belongings inside, protecting them from the elements. The trailer is easily hooked and unhooked in a matter of seconds and is unmatched in its handling ability as it travels behind the cycle or motorcycle. The trailer may be removed 90 degrees relative to the bike when moving or parked. Locking it in such a position while parked prevents it from being wheeled away. The cyclist is a much more visible object on the road due to the added width the trailer provides and the trailer should contain reflectors or lights for added visibility. A pivot assembly allows up and down motion which will enable the trailer to follow undulations in the road or terrain; allows horizontal or sideways motion to enable the trailer to follow left or right turns by the cyclist and prevents rotation in the horizontal axis to enable the trailer to follow the cyclist's lean on corners.

Abstract: An apparatus including an upper tray orthogonally mounted to and directed rearwardly of a central post is spaced above a lower tray directed forwardly of the central post, with a plurality of wheels mounted to a rear edge portion of the lower tray. A triangular support stand is pivotally mounted to the support post and locked in a lowered or raised position. A handle member secured to a rear frame portion of the upper tray is pivotally and lockably mounted thereto, and includes an illumination member mounted in a spaced relationship to the handle. A battery support container mounted to the lower tray includes a battery therewithin for providing energy to the illumination member.

Abstract: A bicycle buggy apparatus is set forth including a conventional bicycle provided with a seat and downwardly extending seat stud received within the framework of the bicycle. A sleeve is pivotally mounted about the seat stud and includes a rearwardly extending connecting shaft removably secured to an "S" shaped coupling shaft at an upper end of the coupling shaft with a lower end of the "S" shaped coupling shaft secured to a buggy formed with a seat, spaced parallel sides, an underlying floor, and a mount rigidly secured to a forwardmost edge of the floor connected to the aforenoted coupling shaft.

Abstract: A motorcycle exhibiting improved cornering clearance has its front and rear wheels mounted to a fixed frame portion via front and rear suspensions. A moveable frame portion including the motorcycle seat is moveably mounted to the fixed frame portion and moves under control of the rider further inside a corner during cornering in order to shift the effective center of gravity of the motorcycle further inside the corner and thus further increase the lean angle of the entire motorcycle. Movement is provided via a pivot, slidable shaft, or a pair of parallel linkages. The moveable frame portion may include only the motorcycle seat or may include the tank, seat, and entire motorcycle fairing.

Abstract: In conjunction with a cycle trailer having a frame the front reach of which consists of rounded tubing or bar, a universal-joint hitch consisting essentially of two diametrically opposed wafer-like sector bearings each of which contains on its face multiple diametrally disposed sector channels, in order to render easy the assembly of the trailer to one such sector channel in the bearings. The bearings include trunnions and integral annular thrust surfaces on their opposite faces. Through the thrust surfaces, the bearings are constrained to bear on the rounded tubing or bar of the frame from opposite directions by clamping and mounting arrangements which may include a hinge on one side of the bearings and a hand nut on the opposite side. This hand nut, when employed, is restrained from unwanted loosening by contrived interference or engagement, most conveniently through glancing interference of protrusions of its handle with the trunnion of one sector bearing.

Abstract: A device which is convertible between a motorcycle trailer, a motorcycle sidecar and a snowmobile trailer. The device is provided with brakes when used in conjunction with a motorcycle.

Abstract: In an article carrier a support shaft having a grasping area at one end and a pair of support legs pivotally attached to another end of said support shaft such that in a first retracted position, said support legs extend up towards said grasping area and said carrier is useable as a cane and in a second extended position said carrier is configured as an inverted "Y".

Abstract: A lightweight single wheel trailer is provided for towing behind a bicycle and including an upwardly opening wire mesh-type receptacle mounted forward of the rear wheel of the trailer. The rear end of the trailer includes opposite side rearwardly projecting arms between whose rear ends the rear wheel of the trailer is journalled and an upright standard is disposed to the rear of the receptacle and includes opposite side inclined braces extending between the upper end of the standard and the rear ends of the wheel journalling arms. The forward end of the trailer includes an upstanding goose-neck tongue and the receptacle constitutes bracing between the upper end of the standard and at least a mid-height portion of the tongue. Further, the forward end of the tongue includes a hitch assembly for coupling the forward end of the tongue to the upstanding seat supporting shank of an associated bicycle.

Abstract: A convertible handle for a cargo vehicle can be used for manually pushing the vehicle or for connecting the vehicle to a tractor. The handle has a towing part that can be used either as a stand or a towbar, and a grip part that can be used either as a grip or as structural support for the vehicle body. The handle rotates from one position to the other, pivoting about a pivot on the vehicle body; and, screws or the like fix the handle in the desired position.

Abstract: A two-wheeled bicycle trailer has a frame with a double tongue having two arms that extend on either side of a rear of a bicycle. The arms each have flat hands that are pivotally connected to said arms at a forward end thereof. A free end of said bands is pivotally connected on either side of said bicycle frame in the vicinity of a rear axle. As the trailer is towed and, particularly, as the bicycle turns, the bands automatically adjust for variations in the vertical height of the frame.

Abstract: A bicycle trailer hitch which attaches to the bicycle between the chain stay and the seat stay at the crotch formed at the convergence of the two stays, the method of attachment being by three attaching members affixed to and extending inward from a main hitch member to which the bicycle trailer is connected. The three attaching members include a cone-plate member, wherein the intersection of a cone and a plate form a notch which engages the crotch between the two stays; a fixed finger located beneath the chain stay, and a movable finger located above the seat stay. Movement of the movable finger towards the seat stay is accomplished a pivoting member and a threaded tightening member, each attached pivotally at one end to the main hitch member, wherein the non-attached, threaded end of the tightening member passes through an aperture in the pivoting member so that rotation of a threaded knob engaged to the tightening member past the pivoting member will cause the knob to press against the pivoting member.

Abstract: This trailer comprises a U-shape load-carrying casing with a hitching bar across the free ends of the legs of the casing. The center of said cross-bar is hitched to the vehicle between the two wheels thereof by means of a universal joint hitch. The load carrying casing extends on both sides of the vehicle and across the back thereof. Two wheels support the back of the casing. The universal hitch enables the vehicle, such as a motorcycle, to roll, rotate or pitch relative to the trailer, such as when taking curves and/or riding on bumpy roads of grade and down-grade. The hitch is positioned below the horizontal plane passing through the vehicle axles and in front of the center of gravity of the vehicle. The trailer and vehicle assembly is very stable both while riding and braking. Also, the portions of the casing extending on both sides of the vehicle constitute a protection for the vehicle rider and passenger.

Abstract: A sulky or horse cart has a low floor. A wheelchair carrying a paraplegic may be rolled from the ground onto the low floor. Hooks on the floor provide a means for locking the wheelchair to the floor. Other features include a roll bar to protect the rider and shock absorbers for comfort.

Abstract: A central longitudinal towing tongue is provided as well as front-to-rear extending opposite side wheel support frame spaced laterally outwardly of the opposite sides of the rear end portion of said tongue. Front and rear transverse frame members extend and are pivotally connected between the front and rear ends of the wheel frames and the longitudinal mid-portion of the tongue includes a sliding pivot connection with the central portion of the front frame member wherein the tongue and front frame member are relatively oscillatable about a vertical axis and the tongue may be shifted longitudinally relative to that axis.

Abstract: A hitch for connecting a trailer to a vehicle, especially a motorcycle or land-roving vehicle. The hitch comprises two couplings, including a conventional ball member adjacent one end, and a ball-bearing assembly located intermediate the ball member and the means for attaching the hitch to the vehicle. The ball-bearing assembly is capable of rotational movement about a horizontal axis for a full 360 degrees. The hitch thus provides unlimited rotational movement between the vehicle and the trailer in addition to the conventional pivotal movement provided by the ball member coupling.

Abstract: A swivel connection adapted to be interposed between a motorcycle, or other small vehicle, and a trailer being towed thereby in order to isolate any variation of the vertical orientation of the motorcycle from the trailer. The swivel connection comprises a channel member secured to the usual hitch assembly normally provided for the motorcycle, and a box member secured to the channel member for receiving a spindle member therein. The spindle member is rigidly secured to the box member and extends axially outwardly therefor for rotational connection with a sleeve member secured to the usual tongue provided on the trailer. The rotation connection between the spindle member and sleeve member permits the vertical variations of the motorcycle to be absorbed, thus isolating the trailer therefrom.

Abstract: A connecting device is disclosed for joining a trailer to a towing vehicle for substantial horizontal and vertical pivotal movements, as well as longitudinal rotation, of the trailer relative to the towing vehicle. A shaft added to one yoke of a pair of yokes comprising a universal joint is journalled in a block for rotation through 360 degrees. A similar shaft having a stop at its outer end and secured to the other yoke of the universal joint is inserted into a split block which functions as a quick-release clamping device upon closing of the block to secure the shaft. The bearing block preferably is affixed to the tongue or tow bar of the trailer and the split block is secured to the towing vehicle, the connecting device may be reversed end-for-end.